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The Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum showcases the traditional craft of gold leaf production, which has been a part of Kanazawa's culture for centuries. Visitors can learn about the intricate process of gold leaf creation and even try their hand at applying gold leaf to various crafts.

Best season

Year-round

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Rating

4.0· 430 reviews

Opening hours

Mon 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tue Closed Wed–Sun 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station

Hokutetsu-Kanazawa Station · 25 min walk

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